Continue nursing education: an action research study on the implementation of a nursing training program using the...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Quality Management
• Adult Learning Theory

Background:

• Effective nursing training is crucial for quality management.
• A gap exists in practical, effective nursing training for quality improvement.
• Holton's Learning Transfer System Inventory provides a framework for effective training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement and assess a nursing training program for quality management.
• To enhance the practicality and effectiveness of training outcomes using action research.
• To improve nursing staff's ability to execute quality improvement projects.

Main Methods:

• A dedicated training team was formed, informed by situation analysis and literature review.
• Focus areas included motivation to transfer, learning environment, and transfer design.
• A four-step action research process (plan, action, observation, reflection) was employed.

Main Results:

• 22 nurses completed 32 hours of training with 100% attendance and 97.75% satisfaction.
• The team successfully completed 22 quality improvement projects, demonstrating practical application.
• Significant improvements were observed in quality management implementation, planning, and report writing.

Conclusions:

• Action research, guided by Holton's model, effectively enhances nursing staff capabilities in quality improvement.
• The training program significantly improved the overall quality of nursing training.
• Future research should focus on long-term observation and multidimensional evaluation for program refinement.